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Nicolas Sarkozy is set to pit himself against France's powerful unions with rival demonstrations on May Day - a move calculated to stir the ire of the left.

IN THE PAPERS
By Elena CASAS

Liberation is furious at Sarkozy's plan to host a counter-rally aimed directly at the annual unions' march - and point out that many on the right see this as an unnecessary provocation.

Le Figaro puts someone who's meant to be far away from this presidential race on the front page - Dominique Strauss Kahn - as frallegations of a stitch-up mean he makes the news again, much to the socialists' discomfort.

Baby boomers a ‘spoilt’ generation (Le Parisien)
21/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Baby boomers a ‘spoilt’ generation (Le Parisien)

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: 60-70 year olds have been spared the effects of the crisis, unlike other age groups, according to a poll conducted in France by Ipsos. The study also shows baby boomers are largely unwilling to make sacrifices for their families!
Is China holding the world to ransom?
18/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Is China holding the world to ransom?

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: Papers in the UK point the finger of blame at China for stalling climate talks in Copenhagen while the Chinese press says the US “should not play the China card in order to shirk its own responsibilities.”
Sarkozy’s grandstanding at Copenhagen gets mixed reaction
18/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Sarkozy’s grandstanding at Copenhagen gets mixed reaction

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: Nicolas Sarkozy made a passionate plea yesterday at the Copenhagen summit for countries to make the necessary comprise to strike a deal.
Guffaws in British press over UMP campaign song
17/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Guffaws in British press over UMP campaign song

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: This morning’s The Independent reports on the UMP’s much-ridiculed campaign song, “Changer le monde”.
“Will there be electricity for Christmas?”
17/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

“Will there be electricity for Christmas?”

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: Libération’s front page speculates on the possibility of a blackout in parts of France in the run-up to Christmas. A cold weather spell has increased demand on energy supplies.

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